Canon EOS 60D South Africa [Review]

The Canon EOS 60D is a camera that is in the mid-range price and is targeted towards professional photographers or serious photography enthusiasts. Capable of both still and video photography, this camera is the upgraded version of the very popular and reputable Canon EOS 50D. Although it is a bit slower than its predecessor, the 60D performs consistently and produces excellent quality photographs, working especially well in low-light situations. Outdoor photographers will like the weather sealing, and you’ll also like all of the in-camera features such as the creative filters and sizing tools.

Build and Design

The EOS 60D is a larger camera than the entry-level DSLRS such as the EOS 600D and the EOS 650D. Weighing 755g excluding the battery, it is a bit heavy

for those who are used to smaller cameras, however, experienced and professional photographers say that this makes the camera feel more like a pro model. Furthermore, pros say that their 60D is the “everyday” camera which they get the most use out of because while it is a little heavy, it is not as heavy as the pricier, higher end Canon products.

The camera does have some weather sealing, making it a good choice for those who do outdoor and nature photography.

One of the main selling points of the camera is the articulating LCD screen, which is now a common feature on many Canon cameras. This lets you compose overhead or

While the autofocus might not be the best when recording video and is rather slow when using Live View, the fact that the camera takes great quality stills and video makes up for the bit of lag. Also, even though it might be a bit slow, when using the AF modes, the camera lets you

zoom into the live view and the focus can then be manually adjusted. This means that your focus gets fine-tuned and you can also get a shallow depth of field.

The layout of the Canon EOS 60D is pretty much like that of the 50D, with the only major difference being the control button inside the rear control wheel. This is to adjust focus points and is also used for navigation. In the 50D model, navigation was controlled via

Image Quality

Overall, the image quality is superb. JPEGs up to ISO 800 are clean, but in ISO 400 some noise can be detected in shadows. At ISO 3,200, hot pixels do start to appear, but these can be taken care of with software and processed

Exposure and metering are spot on; in some cases the 60D does a better job than the 7D when it comes to manual white balance adjustments. The camera delivers a nice tonal range, and details in shadows and highlights get preserved.

Conclusion

The Canon EOS 60D is a mid-range professional camera and is a solid model for semi-professional photography enthusiasts and professional photographers alike. It boasts of solid performance for both stills and video, and is quite possibly one of the better upgrades available if you’ve grown out of your entry-level DSLR.

That being said, if you are looking to make the jump to DSLR cameras and only have point-and-shoot camera experience, the EOS 60D might be too much camera for you to handle and you might want to consider the EOS 600D or EOS 650D.